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December 31st, 2009 
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Ryan Williams isn't keeping track of his records. "Someone eventually will break them anyway," Virginia Tech's fantastic redshirt freshman running back said. Probably, but in just one season Williams has already made a quite an impression. He capped a brilliant debut season with a record-setting game, running for two touchdowns to power No.
Tennessee S Berry entering NFL draft (AP)
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Tennessee safety Eric Berry is skipping his senior season and entering the NFL draft. Berry said after Thursday night's Chick-fil-A Bowl loss to Virginia Tech that he played his final college game. Berry, the Jim Thorpe Award winner as the nation's top defensive back, says he wants to help his parents "sit down and relax." The announcement was no surprise, as Tennessee coach Lane…
Duncan, Spurs roll past Heat 108-78 (AP)
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Manu Ginobili and the San Antonio Spurs would've been relieved to beat a winning team by even a slim margin. A blowout like this made the victory all the more satisfying. Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and San Antonio beat a winning team for the first time in a month with a 108-78 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night — the most lopsided Spurs victory this season.
Meyer wanted to keep chest pain private (AP)
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Wanting to protect his children and football team, Florida coach Urban Meyer was "very careful" about releasing information regarding his hospital stay following the Southeastern Conference championship game. He hoped to keep private his chest pain, ambulance ride and diagnostic tests — at least until he had a chance to tell those closest to him.
No. 7 Duke routs winless Penn 114-55 (AP)
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Duke looks ready to start Atlantic Coast Conference play. Nolan Smith scored 23 points to help the seventh-ranked Blue Devils beat Pennsylvania 114-55 on Thursday night in their final tuneup before opening the league schedule here against Clemson this weekend. Kyle Singler added 20 points for the Blue Devils (11-1), who took control of the game early en route to their fifth straight victory.
Broyles catches 3 TDs, OU beats Stanford (AP)
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The combination of Landry Jones and Ryan Broyles was almost unstoppable for Oklahoma. And while the Sooners' steely defense couldn't quite stop Toby Gerhart, yards were hard to come by for the Heisman Trophy runner-up. Broyles set a Sun Bowl record with three touchdown receptions, Jones passed for 418 yards and Oklahoma slowed Gerhart just enough to beat No.
Bills promote national scout Nix to GM (AP)
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Buddy Nix recalled how difficult it was explaining exactly what his role was in February, when the Buffalo Bills lured him out of retirement to be their national scout. Nix's new title in Buffalo is far more defined: General manager. Bills owner Ralph Wilson took the first step in reshaping his front office on Thursday by providing Nix full control of football operations and putting him in…
No. 23 Badgers top No. 15 Buckeyes 65-43 (AP)
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Bo Ryan made a point to Jon Leuer, sending him to the bench for most of the first half. Then Leuer made his points in the second half. Playing without their leading scorer on the floor, No. 23 Wisconsin (11-2) still managed to build a big lead on No. 15 Ohio State. The Badgers maintained the defensive pressure in the second half, pulling away to a 65-43 victory Thursday in the Big Ten opener for both…
James has support of critical Tech asst. (AP)
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A Texas Tech assistant who criticized Adam James in hopes of saving Mike Leach's job said Thursday the son of the ESPN analyst has his support in the wake of the head coach's firing. Acting offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley stopped short, however, of saying whether he wants the sophomore wide receiver back next season.
Air Force gets 6 INTs in win vs. Houston (AP)
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With Asher Clark and Jared Tew grinding out yards and Air Force controlling the ball for more than 41 minutes, there were few chances for Case Keenum and Houston's potent offense. Then when Keenum got on the field in the Armed Forces Bowl, he was often under pressure or getting picked off — or both.
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